Recent content by ProjectCamaro

I never said it was easy as an EMT, that comment was made right after talking about receiving an ADN and BSN so clearly that's what I'm talking about. I can't speak for anyone else but after getting my EMT-Basic license I applied for an ED Tech position and was offer the job less than a week...

- I initially went to my EMT license after I joined my department's SWAT team and found out we didn't have any medics on the team. Seemed pretty stupid to me so I figured I'd put myself through the classes so I wouldn't have to watch someone die because the scene wasn't safe for EMS. - That's...

First off congratulations on finishing your class and good luck on the NREMT! You are correct that the vast majority of ED Tech jobs will go to those who have EMT experiance. I was one of the rare cases where I was hired as one without any time on the job as an EMT but that was because I work...

As a cop myself I can promise you they do not twiddle their thumbs. No matter where cops work they risk their lives every single day to help others. There's a reason we have to wear body armor and carry firearms every shift, it's because people try to murder us enough that it because neccessary...

At 5'5" 165 is more than doable. I'm a police officer who before becoming a cop worked a desk job. I'm 5'11" and weighed 215lbs, when I started the academy I weighed in at 157lbs. As stated above it won't come easy, there are no magic shortcuts no matter what the late night commercials...

I will respond to this later when I have more time so I can give a full explaination. (I'm replying so I can subscribe to this thread and not forget it) I work full time as a police officer, part time as an EMT, and work as an EMT on our SWAT team.

Took my exam in Wednesday, cut off at 63 questions and I passed. I had my practicals today and passed them on the first try. I am officially done! :D

I am having a difficult time finding the Wilderness EMS certification anywhere close to me. I live in Wisconsin halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago and cannot find anything close by. I've checked the big three schools and have searched both on the forums and online without success. If anyone...

Yes I have talked to them and we're all good. Plus if someone's hurt and dying I really don't care about the legalities. Human life ALWAYS comes first!!!!

I just signed up here and thought I should introduce myself. I currently work full time as a police officer and am a member of our SWAT team. I just started my EMT course last week and decided to put myself through it so I could do more while on calls and also because our SWAT team does not...